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persons in the vicinity thereof. (4) Sources of infestation. Permitting premises to become infested with vermin or rodents is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited. No owner, occupant or person in charge or control of any premises shall cause or knowingly permit such premises to become or to remain infested with vermin or rodents. (5) Foundation walls. Exterior foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound, free from defects and damage and capable of bearing imposed loads safely. (6) Chimneys and all flue and vent attachments thereto. Chimneys and all flue vent attachments thereto shall be maintained structurally sound, free from defects and so maintained as to capably perform at all times the functions for which they were designed, and the same shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gases. (7) Gutters and downspout. All gutters and downspout shall be placed in compliance with the Building Code and maintained to collect and transport surface water from roofs. Rusted, broken or damaged gutters and downspout shall be promptly repaired or replaced. Gutters shall not be permitted to become clogged nor the flow of water therein restricted by vegetation or other materials growing, placed or otherwise existing therein. (8) Sidewalks. All sidewalks shall be kept in repair. Any grade separation greater than one inch on the surface of a sidewalk caused by cracks or settling shall be promptly replaced or repaired. Sidewalks, where surfaces are eroded or pitted to such an extent as to cause a safety hazard to pedestrians, shall be replaced or repaired. (b) Appearance of Exterior of Premises and Structures. The exterior of premises and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and all buildings thereon reflects a level of maintenance in keeping with the standards of the immediate neighborhood so that such appearance does not constitute a blighting factor for adjoining property owners nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrading of the immediate neighborhood with the accompanying diminution of property values: (1) Residential. To effect the purposes of this section, the owner or operator of the premises shall use, maintain or refrain from using the premises and all buildings thereon, as the case may be, as follows: A. Storage of commercial and industrial equipment, materials or waste. Equipment, materials or waste relating to commercial or industrial uses shall not be stored or used unless permitted under the Zoning Code for the premises. B. Storage of other equipment, materials or waste. Other equipment and materials, excluding waste in trash containers and receptacles as provided for in F. below, not of a commercial or industrial nature, shall be stored only in enclosed buildings or stacked or arranged in an orderly fashion in rear yard areas not visible from the public right of way. C. Parking and storage of vehicles. Parking and/or storage of semi- tractor trailers, trucks or commercial or industrial vehicles, as defined in Section 1161.07, shall be prohibited on one and two- family dwelling unit property. All vehicles which are junk vehicles as defined in Section 521.08, or which do not have current license plates, shall be stored in a completely enclosed, authorized or permitted building for such lot or premises, or kept under covers that have been specially designed for cars. Recreational vehicles, as defined in Section 1135.02(h), shall not be parked or stored on 7